Breakfast & Brunch

chocolate chip banana bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This no oil or butter banana bread recipe has been a favorite with both my coworkers and neighbors. All natural apple sauce is used to create this very easy, chocolatey, moist banana bread. I created this recipe while on maternity leave and now it's my go to recipe. The brown sugar and cinnamon really adds depth to the bread. Derrick thinks that I purposely let bananas get super ripe just to make banana bread. There may some truth to that... Continue reading →
pear & vanilla bean jam

Pear and Vanilla Bean Jam

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Pear and vanilla go so well together creating a jam that is fragrant and sweet. The little specks of vanilla is gorgeously dispersed throughout the jam which packs a lot of flavor. This pear and vanilla bean jam is great on toast, mixed into Greek yogurt and even warmed up and drizzled over vanilla ice cream. I've also have enjoyed it straight out of the jar with a spoon. It's pretty darn good! Continue reading →
roasted tomato soup

Roasted Tomato Soup inspired by Panera Bread

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It's the perfect weather to cozy up with a warm and comforting bowl of tomato soup and a hot grilled cheese sandwich. This is exactly what I did last week for lunch. I headed to Panera Bread for a bowl of vegetarian creamy tomato soup and a "big kid grilled cheese". I was inspired to make this comforting meal for Derrick this week. I've always wanted to make my own tomato soup. It's a good feeling knowing exactly what you're eating and that you made it with good fresh ingredients. Continue reading →
holiday granola

Holiday Granola and Silpat & Nutmeg Mill Giveaway

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It's the holiday season and granola is a fun treat to make to share with your friends and family. It can be packaged in cute mason jars for gifting and the best part is that's easy to make. This holiday granola is punched up with aromatic nutmeg and cinnamon which are are the perfect holiday spices. Pecans, cranberries, dates, maple syrup and white chocolate chips adds texture and a touch of sweetness to the granola. The scent of it baking just makes the house smell festive. Continue reading →